Last Modified: 08-30-2021 6.10:8.0.50 Doc ID: RM100000001JNEL
Model Year Start: 2020 Model: Prius Prod Date Range: [08/2019 - 07/2020]
Title: INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL: REMOVAL; 2020 MY Prius [08/2019 - 07/2020]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during lower instrument panel removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures after parts removed/installed/replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

Disconnect cable from negative auxiliary battery terminal

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Lane Departure Alert System (w/ Steering Control)

2016 - 2020 MY Prius [11/2015 - 07/2020]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Intelligent Clearance Sonar System*1

Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System*1

Pre-collision System

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)

Initialize back door lock

Power Door Lock Control System

2016 - 2022 MY Prius [11/2015 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

*1: When performing learning using the Techstream.

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PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

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CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

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NOTICE:

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Click here 2020 - 2022 MY Prius [08/2019 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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3. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disengage the 3 guides to remove the instrument panel finish panel end LH as shown in the illustration.

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6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 4 clips and claw as shown in the illustration.

Place Hand Here

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(b) Disconnect each connector to remove the instrument cluster finish panel garnish assembly.

7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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8. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

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9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 screws <F>.

(b) Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disengage the guide as shown in the illustration.

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(d) Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

10. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

11. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the screw <C>.

(b) Disengage the 6 clips and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disconnect the connector to remove the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly.

12. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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13. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disengage the 3 guides as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Remove the instrument panel finish panel end RH.

15. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)

(a) Remove the clip.

(b) Disengage the 6 clips and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.

Place Hand Here

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Order of Removal

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-

(c) Disengage the 12 clips and guide as shown in the illustration.

Place Hand Here

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(d) Disconnect each connector.

(e) Determine the type of air conditioning control assembly according to the illustration.

*A

for Type A

*B

for Type B

(f) for Type A:

(1) Remove the air conditioning control assembly from the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly and disengage the clamp as shown in the illustration.

Push

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(g) for Type B:

(1) Disengage the clamp as shown in the illustration.

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(h) Remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

16. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL UPPER (w/ Navigation System)

(a) Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips as shown in the illustration.

Insert Moulding Remover Here

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(c) Disengage the claw and 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

Place Hand Here

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(d) Disengage the claw, clip and base of the front pillar garnish clip as shown in the illustration.

*1

Front Pillar Garnish Clip

*2

Lower Instrument Panel Sub-assembly

Place Hand Here

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(e) While pushing the tabs of the front pillar garnish clip as shown in the illustration, disengage the front pillar garnish clip and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel upper.

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NOTICE:

  • The front pillar garnish clip is reusable if it is not damaged.
  • If the front pillar garnish clip is damaged, replace it with a new one.

HINT:

When the front pillar garnish clip cannot be disengaged easily:

  1. While pushing the tab of the front pillar garnish clip shown in the illustration with your finger, move the front pillar garnish clip in the direction shown in the illustration.

    Move in this Direction

  2. While pulling the front pillar garnish clip as shown in the illustration, push the tab of the front pillar garnish clip shown in the illustration with a screwdriver and disengage the front pillar garnish clip.

    Pull in this Direction

17. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)

(a) Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Remove the clip.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

(d) Disengage the 6 clips and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.

Place Hand Here

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Order of Removal

-

-

(e) Disengage the 10 clips and guide as shown in the illustration.

Place Hand Here

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(f) Disconnect each connector.

(g) Disengage the clamp to remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly with navigation receiver assembly.

18. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System)

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19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

20. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

21. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

22. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the claw to disconnect the glove compartment door stopper sub-assembly.

*1

Glove Compartment Door Stopper Sub-assembly

(b) Slightly bend stoppers (A) and (B) in the directions indicated by the arrows shown in the illustration and open the glove compartment door assembly until the stoppers are released.

(c) Open the glove compartment door assembly to approximately 64.2° from its closed position. Pull it horizontally in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 hinges and remove the glove compartment door assembly.

*a

64.2°

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-

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-

NOTICE:

Pulling the glove compartment door assembly upward when removing it will cause the hinges to deform. Be sure to pull out the glove compartment door assembly horizontally.

23. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the claw to remove the glove compartment door stopper sub-assembly.

24. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

Insert Moulding Remover Here

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(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

Insert Moulding Remover Here

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(c) Disengage the clip as shown in the illustration.

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(d) Disconnect each connector.

(e) Disengage each clamp to remove the lower center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

25. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER HOLE COVER

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disconnect each connector to remove the shift lever hole cover.

26. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

(a) Disengage the 4 clips as shown in the illustration.

Place Hand Here

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(b) Disengage the 5 clips to remove the No. 2 lower instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.

Place Hand Here

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27. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips to remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

28. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips to remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

29. REMOVE GLOVE BOX LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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30. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

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31. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips to disconnect the lower instrument cover sub-assembly from the upper steering column cover.

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(b) Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor as shown in the illustration.

(c) w/o Navigation System:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Telematics Transceiver

*B

w/ Satellite Radio

(2) Disengage each clamp.

(3) Remove the 2 clips.

*a

Bolt <A>

*b

Bolt <B>

*c

Screw <C> or <G>

*d

Screw <D>

*e

Clip

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-

(4) Remove the 2 bolts <A>, 4 bolts <B>, 3 screws <C> or <G> and screw <D> and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.
  • Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.

(d) w/ Navigation System:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Telematics Transceiver

*B

w/ Satellite Radio

(2) Disengage each clamp.

(3) Remove the 2 clips.

*a

Bolt <A>

*b

Bolt <B>

*c

Screw <C> or <G>

*d

Screw <D>

*e

Clip

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-

(4) Remove the 2 bolts <A>, 6 bolts <B>, 3 screws <C> or <G>, screw <D> and lower instrument panel sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.
  • Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.